Description
Franz Liszt was a composer who constantly revisited and reimagined his own works, leaving behind multiple versions that reveal his evolving artistry. His 12 Grandes Etudes (S. 137), later transformed into the Etudes d'execution transcendante (S. 139), exemplify this creative process. Originating from his earlier Etude en douze exercices (1826), these studies chart Liszt's growth from prodigy to visionary, pushing pianistic and harmonic boundaries. Far beyond displays of technique, these Etudes embody a fusion of profound musical thought and extreme technical demands--one reason they remain rarely recorded. This new recording, the first ever on a historical instrument, brings fresh insight into one of Liszt's most daring achievements.